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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 345.57 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 345.57 and 176.38 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 345.57 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/345.57 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 345.57 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 60,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,951.64/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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